Daily Review Archive

07 January 2026

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8 Amber Room Reviews

Review 031

Laphroaig 25 Cask Strength 2014 45,1%

Laphroaig
90
Laphroaig 25 Cask Strength 2014 45,1%  — bottle label

Whisky facts

Region
Islay
Bottling type
Official Bottling
Age
25 years
ABV
45.1%
Cask type
Oloroso Sherry and American Oak Casks

A very warm and smoky whisky

Nose

Tropical fruits & sea salt

Body

Caramel, strong iodine smoke, slightly spicy and floral, salty, wood

Finish

Long, soft honey finish with light spices and salt

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Review 027

Tesco Campbeltown 1972 1992 20 Years Old 46%

89
Client photo: Tesco Campbeltown; bottle view.
Illustrative image · Illustrative bottle photo: Tesco Campbeltown Malt Whisky. Representative of the reviewed product line; the exact reviewed release is not confirmed by this image. Source: Whiskyfun.
Illustrative imageIllustrative bottle photo: Tesco Campbeltown Malt Whisky. Representative of the reviewed product line; the exact reviewed release is not confirmed by this image. Source: Whiskyfun.

Whisky facts

Bottling type
Official Bottling
Age
20 years
ABV
46%
Vintage
1972
Bottled
1992

Nose

Honey, fresh fruits, a hint of smoke

Body

Creamy, slightly salty, earthy, woody and tea, light spices

Finish

Long spicy finish

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Review 026

Gordon & Macphail Glenburgie 1964 2010 43%

Glenburgie
90
Client photograph of Gordon & Macphail Glenburgie 1964 2010 43%.

Whisky facts

Region
Speyside
Independent Bottler
Gordon & Macphail
ABV
43%
Vintage
1964
Bottled
2010

Nose

Tropical fruits, apples, wood, honey, beeswax

Body

Fruity sherry, woody and leather, definitely way more oomph than the 43% suggest

Finish

Medium finish, sweet spices, earl grey

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